Closed Sales — Detached
62
↑ +15 vs prior yr (+31.9%)
About Ladera Ranch
Ladera Ranch is a residential community in Ladera Ranch, in the heart of South Orange County (ZIP 92694). Based on CRMLS closed-sale records, homes here were built primarily between 1999 and 2026, ranging from approximately 921 to 7,392 square feet. The community is tracked under MLS area LD – Ladera Ranch.
Over the trailing twelve months, 136 detached single-family homes closed in Ladera Ranch, at a median sale price of $1,797,500. In the current reporting period (January–May 2026), the median sale price was $1,870,000 across 62 closed sales, with homes averaging 42 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.7%.
Because pricing varies by tract, lot, view, and condition, hyper-local guidance makes a meaningful difference for both buyers and sellers in Ladera Ranch. The Bullock Russell team tracks this market closely and can provide current comparable sales and a tailored valuation for any address. Served by Capistrano Unified.
Quick Facts
- Subdivisions12+ tracts (MLS)
- Built1999 – 2026
- Home Sizes921–7,392 sf
- Pool Homes~15% of sales
- CityLadera Ranch
- ZIP Code92694
- MLS AreaLD – Ladera Ranch
- School DistrictCapistrano Unified
Market Snapshot
Detached Homes · January – May 2026 compared to January – May 2025
Median Sale Price
$1,870,000
↑ +$148,000 vs prior yr (+8.6%)
Avg Price / Sq Ft
$693
↑ +$9 vs prior yr (+1.3%)
Avg Days on Market
42
↑ +16 days vs prior yr
Avg SP/LP Ratio
99.7%
↑ from 99.7% prior yr
Price Reduction Rate
25.8%
↑ from 17.0% prior yr
Market Narrative
Ladera Ranch recorded 62 closed detached-home sales between January and May 2026 (+31.9% versus the same period a year earlier), with the median sale price at $1,870,000 (+8.6% year over year). Homes averaged 42 days on market with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.7%. As always, results vary by tract, view, and condition — accurate pricing remains the single biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Detailed Statistics
Detached Single-Family Residences — Jan–May 2026 vs. Jan–May 2025
| Metric | Jan–May 2026 | Jan–May 2025 | Difference | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 62 | 47 | +15 | +31.9% |
| Average Sale Price | $2,177,321 | $2,070,043 | +$107,278 | +5.2% |
| Median Sale Price | $1,870,000 | $1,722,000 | +$148,000 | +8.6% |
| Avg Price Per Sq Ft | $693 | $684 | +$9 | +1.3% |
| Median Price Per Sq Ft | $688 | $658 | +$30 | +4.6% |
| Avg Days on Market | 42 | 26 | +16 | +61.5% |
| Avg SP/LP Ratio | 99.7% | 99.7% | +0.0 | +0.0pp |
| Price Reduction Rate | 25.8% | 17.0% | +8.8 | +8.8pp |
Attached homes (condos/townhomes): 42 closed sales this period, median $890,000. Figures above are detached single-family residences.
Market Trends
Price, price/sf, days-on-market, and sale-to-list trend lines use a 3-month rolling window ending on each labeled month, smoothing low-volume months for cleaner directional signals. Monthly sales and new listings are raw monthly counts. The annual chart shows total closed sales per calendar year (2026 is year-to-date through May; CRMLS history in this dataset begins in 2024).
Median Sale Price
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Avg Days on Market
Monthly Closed Sales
New Listings Per Month
Sale-to-List Price Ratio
Closed Sales by Year
Price Range Distribution
Trailing 12 months through May 2026 · 136 closed detached sales
$1.01M – $2.19M88 sales65%
$2.19M – $3.37M31 sales23%
$3.37M – $4.55M12 sales9%
$4.55M – $5.72M4 sales3%
$5.72M – $6.90M1 sales1%
Property Segments
Pool Premium · Trailing 12 Months
Pool Homes (32)
$3,100,000
vs
Non-Pool (104)
$1,599,500
Pool homes command a $1,500,500 premium (+93.8%)
View Premium · Trailing 12 Months
View Homes (117)
$1,795,000
vs
Non-View (19)
$1,830,000
View homes command a $-35,000 premium (-1.9%)
Subdivision Breakdown · Trailing 12 Months
| Subdivision | Sales | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Hills Custom Homes (COVC) | 16 | $3,809,500 |
| Surrey Farm (SURF) | 7 | $1,120,000 |
| Whispering Creek (WHSC) | 5 | $1,644,000 |
| Wyeth (WYTH) | 5 | $2,415,000 |
| The Gables (GABL) | 5 | $1,290,000 |
| Tattershall (TATT) | 4 | $1,740,000 |
| Sylvan Oaks (SYLV) | 4 | $1,494,500 |
| Weatherhaven (WEAT) | 4 | $1,530,000 |
| Hampton Road (HAMP) | 4 | $1,877,500 |
| Claiborne (CLAI) | 4 | $1,645,000 |
| Amarante (AMRN) | 3 | $2,160,000 |
| Chimmney Corners (CHMC) | 3 | $1,795,000 |
Subdivisions with 2 or more closed detached sales in the trailing 12 months, ranked by volume.
Top Producing Agents
Complete calendar years 2024–2025 · Source: CRMLS · BR = Bullock Russell agent · BR agents receive priority on ties. (This CRMLS dataset begins in 2024; deeper history will be added as earlier data is compiled.)
Top Listing Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 38 |
| CaLee McManus | Monarch Real Estate | 6 |
| Amy Sims | Coldwell Banker Realty | 5 |
| 2024 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 36 |
| Brian Doubleday | Doubleday Group | 7 |
| Amy Sims | Coldwell Banker Realty | 5 |
Top Buyer's Agents by Year
| Agent | Brokerage | # |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 6 |
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 6 |
| Dana Halden | Compass | 3 |
| 2024 | ||
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 7 |
| Tim Wolter | HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty | 7 |
| Debbie Miller | First Team Real Estate | 3 |
Data sourced from CRMLS. Rankings reflect MLS-recorded transaction sides only. Agents attributed to current brokerage per most recent transaction in dataset. Placeholder/unidentified MLS IDs excluded.
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Meet our Ladera Ranch Specialists
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Flo Bullock
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Flo Bullock has sold South Orange County homes for over 20 years and is one of the most established agents in the region. A Dove Canyon resident, she has been the #1 listing agent in Dove Canyon every year from 2015 through 2024 and is a consistent top producer across the surrounding communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price for detached homes in Ladera Ranch was $1,870,000 for January–May 2026, based on 62 closed sales. Source: CRMLS data compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
In January–May 2026, homes in Ladera Ranch averaged 42 days on market before closing, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 99.7%. Accurate pricing is the biggest factor in how quickly a home sells.
Over the trailing 12 months, pool homes in Ladera Ranch had a median sale price of $3,100,000 versus $1,599,500 for non-pool homes — a premium of $1,500,500 (93.8%). Source: CRMLS, compiled by Bullock Russell Real Estate Services.
Bullock Russell Real Estate Services serves Ladera Ranch and the surrounding South Orange County communities. Call (949) 709-1555 or email contact@bullockrussell.com to reach a local specialist.
Ladera Ranch is in Ladera Ranch, California, ZIP code 92694, in South Orange County. It is served by Capistrano Unified.
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